About this episode

Ethan Perrin discusses his experiences with MIT Formula SAE, prototyping techniques, and budget-friendly solutions for manufacturing.

This week I talk with Ethan Perrin about MIT Formula SAE, building the Miters West shop, and why a small fiber laser and press brake changed how he prototypes. We also hit rescuing CMM's on a budget and his alumni EV formula car. Check out Ethan’s IG @ethan.perrin97 ----------------------------------------- Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

People in this episode

Host: Within Tolerance

Guest: Ethan Perrin

Topics covered

• Formula SAE
• prototyping
• manufacturing
• budgeting
• electric vehicles

Keywords

• Ethan Perrin
• MIT Formula SAE
• prototyping
• fiber laser
• press brake
• CMM
• EV formula car

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MIT Formula SAE, Miters West, CMM, EV formula car

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